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WATER CONSERVATION PLAN 2008 <br />8.3.2 Water Rate Studies <br />The City will conduct a water rate study in 2008 and at least ever 3 to 5 years thereafter. <br />Until then the City will utilize the following block rates for its various customers. Current <br />inclining block rates that the City uses for its residential customers are shown in Table 16. <br />TABLE 16 <br />City of Longmont Current Water Volume Charge <br />Single Family and Duplex <br />Inside City Limits Outside City Limits <br />0 to 10,000 gallons <br />$2.53 <br />$3.80 <br />11,000 to 20,000 gallons <br />$2.91 <br />$4.37 <br />Over 20,000 gallons <br />$3.41 <br />$5.12 <br />Multifamily (3 or <br />$2.28 <br />$3.42 <br />more units) <br />Small Commercial <br />$2.39 <br />$3.59 <br />Large Commercial <br />$1.76 <br />$2.64 <br />Irrigation <br />$3.27 <br />$4.91 <br />The City evaluates rates and fees on a regular basis, and is currently involved in a rate <br />and fee structure study planned to be completed later this year. <br />8.3.3 Commercial Water Conservation Programs <br />The City will be initiating a commercial water conservation program in 2008 and <br />continuing it through the planning horizon. In the next 1 to 2 years, the City will begin a <br />commercial water audit program that will be used to identify and evaluate the water use <br />patterns of its largest commercial, industrial, institutional and irrigation water users. The <br />audits will be used to characterize both indoor and outdoor water use and identify means <br />for water savings. As indicated above, the City will plan to provide new AMR meters to <br />those large customers that take part in the audit program. <br />The City will also begin its pre -rinse spray valve giveaway program for local restaurants <br />and commercial and institutional kitchens. This program will continue through the <br />planning horizon until as many kitchens in the City as is reasonable are properly <br />outfitted with the pre -rinse spray valves. Finally, the City will initiate an ET controller <br />and Rainfall Sensor rebate program for commercial, industrial, institutional and irrigation <br />customers that have participated in the City sponsored outdoor irrigation audit. The City <br />will also initiate a rebate program for indoor commercial appliances and fixtures, <br />including high efficiency toilets, and ultra low flow urinals. <br />49 <br />